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Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Class
Anticoagulant
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) MOA
Deactivates thrombin
Prevents the conversion of fibrogen to fibrin
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Indication
Inhibit clot formation in ACS including STEMI/NSTEMI and unstable angina
Prevent pulmonary embolism and DVT in Pts predisposed to such problems
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to the medication, Heparin or pork products
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Adverse
Confusion
Dizzy
Edema
C/P
Irregular Hearbeat
Irritation
Pain
Redness
Bruising
Bleeding
Angioedema
Rash
Hives
Enoxaparin(Lovenox) Dosage
Adult:
STEMI -
Single IV bolus of 30mg plus 1mg/kg SQ dose followed by 1mg/kg SQ every 12hrs(maximum 100mg)
NSTEMI -
1mg/kg SQ every 12hrs in conjunction with PO ASA therapy(100-325mg Daily)
Peds: 1mg/kg SQ
Author
Lhernandez
ID
278875
Card Set
Enoxaparin(Lovenox)
Description
Droperidol(Inapsine) drug profile
Updated
2015-01-27T06:46:00Z
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